Conference vicki::boats

    New York National Boat Show
    Jan 9-19, 1992
    
    Boston Boat Show
    January 25-February 2, 1992
    
    Places to go on vacation
    
    Paris Int'l Boat Show
    Dec 5-16, 1991   (hurry)
    
    London Int'l Boat show
    January 1-12, 1992
    
    Dusseldorf Int'l Boat show
    January 18-29, 1992
    
    Montreal Int'l Boat Show
    January 31-February 9, 1992
    
    Tokyo Int'l Boat Show
    February 7-13, 1992
    
    
    P.S. to the Marriott at Byscane Bay.. (sp??)
    I stayed there myself 3 years in a row and stayed there.  It was 
    such a TERRIFIC time.  I took a cab from the airport to the hotel
    and from then on had no problems with transportation.  Many exibitors
    and factory reps stay there a I hooked a ride in the Vans from there
    to the boat show.  There VERY large boats stay there and if you don't
    meet the owners the Captains and crew of the yaughts are very friendly,
    and I got to board some beautiful ones.  Security is VERY high in this
    hotel and between "Tugboat Anne's" next door you are free to walk
    around the docks and go bar-to-bar without worry.  They don't want
    anything to happen to you.  I travel to boat shows alone and being a
    woman alone never felt uncomfortable.  
    
    
    mimi

    re -1
    
    I wonder if the owners, Captains and crews are as accomodating to male
    spectators as they are female?
    
    

    It's difficult to think about boating with all our Minnesota lakes
    frozen solid, but we'll give it a try in January with our largest boat
    show of the year:
    
    		The Boat Show
    		Minneapolis Convention Center
    		January 15-19, 1992
    		612-335-6000
    

    Worcester Boat show is supposedly Jan 9, at the Centrum, I'd assume.
    Anyone have any details ?
    
    ~jeff

    The Springfield, MA Boat Show will be held January 23-26 at the 
    Big E.
    
    The Antique Outboard Motor Club will have a booth, and will
    have old boats and motors on display.  Members will be on hand
    to tell you about the items on display, and sign you up if 
    you're interested.  Stop by and see what our club is all about!
    
    Rick

The Denver Boat Show is January 9-12 at the new Convention Center.

re     <<< Note 934.4 by CSLALL::JEGREEN "Cuz I luv that [icy] dirty water" >>>
>                           -< Worcester Boat show ? >-

>    Worcester Boat show is supposedly Jan 9, at the Centrum, I'd assume.
>    Anyone have any details ?
    
>    ~jeff


	Me_Thinks  it is  "cancelled due to ...  mumble_excuses about 
the economy".

	Reg

    
    	I just called the Worester Centrum, and the boat show is still on.  
    
    	Jan 9 - 12
    
    	Thursday and Friday 4 - 10pm
    	Saturday            11 - 10pm
    	Sunday		    11 - 6pm
    
    	Tickets are $6.00.  If you want more information you can call
    508-755-6800 (This is the number of the people running the boat show,
    not the Centrum)
    
    Ray

    Also saw a discount coupon in the rear of the sports section (near the
    boat ads) of the Boston Sunday Globe (1/5/92). I think it was for a $1
    discount.
    
    Larry

    
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MCIS5::CHIARVALLOTI                                   6 lines  10-JAN-1992 15:45
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    In regards to the boat shows can you tell me where in Boston the show
    is going to be held?  Will it be at the World Trade Ctr. or Exposition
    Ctr?
    
    Thanks - Irene
    

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16316::GORDON                                         9 lines  13-JAN-1992 11:54
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    I believe it's at the Bayside expo sometime in Feb around the 22.
    
    According to some dealers at the sept sportfishing show, the one in Feb
    willbe the big one.  They said the show was 3/4 full back in sep.
    
    If anyone has the dates please post them.
    
    Gordon
    

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15838::BORZUMATO                                      5 lines  13-JAN-1992 12:11
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    i was told this morn. that the World Trade Center show was
    
    Jan 25 thru Feb. 2.
    
    JIm.

    RE  -  World Trade Center
    
    At the Worcester show this weekend,  I was told that the World Trade
    Center Show was cancelled.  Another person had not heard this.  The
    end result is that I have no idea.
    
    Worcester was probably a disappointment to the knowledgable.  I am a
    rank novice interested in buing a used low-price first boat,  for me
    the show exposed me to some things I've ony read about - the last boat
    show I went to was with my Grandfather and he died in 1960 - so the 
    show was interesting.  If you had questions the people were available 
    to talk Saturday night.  Low turn out of exhibitors and customers.
    
    -Joe

    I was at Baert Marine just befor Xmas, talking to sales manager I
    bought my boat from and he said they were only going to do one Boston
    show this year, the New England Boat Show at the Bayside in late
    February. He said they were not going to the Boston show in late
    January this year. He said that last year they had really jacked up the
    rates and turnout had been disappointing. This year they had really
    lowered the rates for exhibitors but people were turned off from last
    year and that in this economy they could not justify two shows. He said
    he would not be surprised if the Boston show was eventually cancelled.
    

    
    Last year i spoke with one of the vendors at the show.
    
    I was amazed at the cost of floor space. If my memory serves
    right, i think it was $2K for a 10'x10'.
    Guessing that boat sales are not the best, its becomes difficult
    to justify that expense.
    
    JIm

    Our first boat show suffered from poor attendance because of snow and
    the bronco's game. There were people there looking but not buying.
    We do not have a good feeling about boat sales this season.
    There are also so many used tow-boats out there for such ridiculus
    prices,I think it is going to be a bad year for the Inboard dealers.
    
    Matt

    I got the date
    
    New England Boat Show
    Bayside Expo
    Feb 22 - Mar 1,1992
    
    

    Anyone make it to the boat show at the Bayside this past weekend?
    Was it any good?
    
    Rick

    
    Went yesterday. They had a very good turn out.
    
    I'm sure they are feeling the pinch. E&B marine had a special
    phone set-up. The prices they had were good only if you ordered
    the item right there, using their hotline to New Jersey. Guess
    they want to get rid of some inventory. I wasn't looking
    for anything particular so their prices didn't mean much to me.
    
    One thing i did notice, the more than typical number of 
    "snake oil" sellers. We had... Wonder Teak oil, Never oil 
    again, Self applying teak oil, Amazing teak oil, Spray on
    Teak oil,.............  All guaranteed to only have to be
    applied once each season.
    
    NOTE: the above names are ficticious, but you get the idea.
    
    They certainly prey on their buyers. The teak they use has
    never been out in the weather, and people are amazed
    (read:: stupid) to see how it turns out, when they apply the
    teak oil. OH YAH, the prices were absurd.
    
    
    On the whole it was a good show, the place was packed with displays.
    I was looking for info on a few items, and found it.
    
    For the fishermen, there was a 30' Fortier with twin volvo
    diesels for 95K striped. For about 110-115K you could have
    a pretty well dressed boat.
    
    Jim.

    I went yesterday as well.  All in all it was a good show, most but not
    all models were represented.  I was mainly there to look at fishing
    boats 25' and up and missed some of the ones I wanted to see
    (robolo,quest,rampage,pursuit, etc). The regulars were there,
    grady,whaler,etc.
    
    I like the 28' stamas the best except for the price.  I would liked to
    have seen the 26' stamas.
    
    Lots of smaller boats, center consoles, ski boats, pontoon, pleasure
    craft.
    
    This show had more or a selection than the past few shows I've been to.
    
    Gordon

    
    ahhhh.... After seeing the TV ad for the boat show and them saying
    "and competition ski boats, too!" with a picture of a Regal I/O.....
    
    I don't know..... :-)
    
    Rick

    Gordon,
    
    guess you missed the Angleer 27, by FL Tripps. seems to me
    they bought the CapeDory mold. I'd almost bet on it.
    
    same hull, except for the forward cabin arrangements..
    
    Jim.

    Jim,
    
    Yup, I missed that one, and I thought I looked at everything there. 
    Later in the afternoon it was so crowded and hot I wasn't thinking too
    well.  Next year I know NOT to go on Sunday afternoon; never so so many
    kids and baby carriages.  Even the salesmen were hiding.
    
    Gordon
    

    generally i have found it best to go on the second week-end.
    
    but that was when we had 2 shows. now that we don't it may not make
    
    a difference.
    
    JIm.

    I went to the show at Bayside last night - it was great.  The biggest
    show I've seen there in last 3-5 yrs.  The place is packed with boats
    of all sizes.

    Page 41 of last Sunday's Globe has a listing of all the boats that are
    on display at the Bayside, from the 7' Sea Lion to the 48' Bluewater,
    and everything in between, like a pair of CC's, 3 MC's, a pair of
    Malibu's, 2 American Skiers, and 2 Flighty's (the 20' O/B, and 18'
    I/B). Betcha can't tell where my interest is. :^)
    
    I went to Beart Marine Saturday to price out my b'day present but they
    were closed! The sign on the door said "See ya at the boat show". I
    might go to the show tonite.
    
    ~jeff 

re  <<< Note 934.26 by CSLALL::JEGREEN "Cuz I luv that [ice'd-out]dirty water" >>>
>                         -< page 41 of Sunday's Globe >-

>    Page 41 of last Sunday's Globe has a listing of all the boats that are
>    on display at the Bayside, from the 7' Sea Lion to the 48' Bluewater,
>    and everything in between, like a pair of CC's, 3 MC's, a pair of
>    Malibu's, 2 American Skiers, and 2 Flighty's (the 20' O/B, and 18'
>    I/B). Betcha can't tell where my interest is. :^)

	We can tell where your interest is,  also that you have the 
short list prioritized    C_O_R_R_E_C_T_L_Y !

	R

    The Denver Boat and RV show is scheduled for March 4th--8th.
    It will be at the Western Sportsman's complex again.

    
    Well,  I went to the boat show at the Bayside last night and
    I was pretty impressed by the number of boats that were there.
    There was a fair number of Tournament boats on display.
    But the worst part of it is that I saw a boat that I really
    would like to have.  Anyone know anyone interested in a very clean
    1988 BAJA 174 Sunsport with a 205 HP I/O........seriously.
    
    Anyone who is THINKING of buying a new boat, but may not REALLY
    want to buy one, should not go to a boat show.  :-)
    
    
    Mike Smith
    

	I had the pleasure of attending a four day training class in 
Acton last week so I took advantage of it and went to the boat show 
Wednesday evening. Overall I think it was pretty good. I wish I had 
more time to do it justice.
	I was more interested in equipment than boats this year and 
did manage to accomplish a few things in that area. I ordered 2 gel 
cell batteries at a good price. I also found out that my Bennet Trim 
Tabs are still covered by their 5 year warranty. One of mine went 
south last season and I figured I'd have to foot the bill for the repair,
that alone made the show worth the trip. 
	As far as the boats are concerned, I just got impressions because 
of my lack of time. The new Whaler models did not impress me. They don't 
exhibit the Mercedes like quality of the past and the layout of the 27'
just didn't turn me on. The Bayliner walk around however actually looked 
good...of course I wouldn't go in it though, someone might see me.   ;^). 
	I saw a boat that I swore was a Blackwatch but it had a different 
name on it. I guessed that it was a Blackwatch laid out for non fishing 
types...something that I could not comprehend.
	I really liked the 23' HydraSport. It had a 9 1/2' beam and that
really gives you a lot more boat in that length. Aquasport doesn't make
my model anymore (22'x 8'). They have a 21 and a 23 by 8 1/2'. The 21 was 
at the show and looked good. The extra 6" really makes a difference. I
saw a picture of the 25...not my kind of boat; you know, one of those things
that look like there going 60 knots even when they are standing still.
	Of course the old standbys were there too. Grady, Sea Ox, Mako; 
didn't see anything really different there. 
	This week I'll go to the August Maine boat show. Its not 1/10 the
size of the New England show but I always pick up good info. The major 
dealers are there but each category isn't 10 deep. You can also get the 
attention of knowledgable dealers/factory reps as well.
	Its almost time to pull the canvas. Unfortunately, however, a 35 
degree below zero wind chill factor Saturday and somewhere areound 10 
below today isn't conducive to thoughts of sun screen and tee shirt boating 
activities.

    
    On the Bennett trim tab issue.
    
    In 82 i bought a 1974 model yr. boat that came with Bennett tabs.
    
    During my 2nd season the joy stick/switch died.
    For some reason the locals didn't have it, and referred me
    to Bennett. I explained that i had bought the boat awhile
    ago and had no idea when or who installed the tabs.
    
    They warranted the switch, and only asked that i return the
    old one for the new. They were very concerned as to why
    the old had failed.
    
    I don't know if they will do it today, but last season
    i installed a set on the boat i own today. i can't say 
    enough for them, i needed some additional parts to complete
    the installation and they bent over backwards to accomodate
    me
    
    Jim.

    I went to the show sat. Like all the previous replies I agree "more
    boats than the last several years". I talked to a dealer or two and
    they said they were selling boats....a good sign. I had not seen a fortier
    before but I have to have I know why they are popular as charter
    boats. The 26 has a 10 foot beam and comes with a 200hp volvo diesel
    for 47K, not bad at all. I know I am biased, but the Grady's are
    still one of the best quality and best laid out boats around for
    fishing.
    
    Bruce
    

    The Lake Winnipesaukee Antique and Classic Boat Show will be held
    on Saturday, July 25, at the Weirs Beach public docks in Laconia.
    

    Thanks Rick, guess I will have to go and bring my sketch notebook and
    'go to class'.  That is exactly the sort of thing I am expected to do
    for extra homework.
    
    Jeff

    Also, if you like old boats, the Third Annual Baystate Woodies Boat
    Show Regatta (sp??) will be held on August 17 in Lowell, Mass. 
    "River cruise on the Merrimac River".  Contact Earl Sheehan,
    508-851-2656 for more details.
    
    Maybe I'll be "cruising" finally if I get this water temp problem
    sorted out in time.  Of course the folks with the Garwoods and
    Hackercrafts may not want a measly mid-sixties Century in their
    parade :-)
    See you there!
    Wayne

    Anyone know if there's a summer in-water boat show in Boston or
    nearby area this year?
    
    Rick

    RE: .37.  Good question, I've been wondering about that too.  I've just
    gotten interested in boating and would love to go to a boat show.
    
    Tom

    	Newport in September is probably the next one near by if you
    consider Newport R.I. near by.   Then it moves on to Annapolis Md in
    October.  The Boston in water show was not held last year due to the
    poor economy and I doubt that things have improved.
    
    
    Forrest

	re .37	Summat happenin' at Coes Pond in Worcs this w/e, I don't got
details tho'

	R

    	I live in RI.  Do you have any more details on the Newport one or
    a number I can call for more info?
    
    Thanks!
    Tom

    
    	Best suggestion is call the visitor information center in Newport
    and ask for the date/dates.  The sailboat only show is like the
    10th-13th.  But call the information folks and check.
    
    Forrest

    
    
    	You can usually find an add in either SAIL or CRUISING WORLD 
    	(available at most news stands) for the Newport Boat Show.
    
    	I think the adds usually list an 800 number that you can call 
    	for info/tickets... 
    	
    	jim